New SC rules on people’s lawyering: A boost to access justice in Mindanao

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Lawyers believed implementation and funding will determine the impact of the new Supreme Court Rules on Institutionalizing Support for Developmental and Social Change Lawyering, or DSC Rules, that…

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Read more about the article Survivors lead Philippines’ push to curb child online abuse
A participant signs the community commitment wall during the Hope U Protect campaign orientation in Cebu City on Oct. 21, pledging support for protecting children from online sex abuse and exploitation. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Ian Peter Guanzon)

Survivors lead Philippines’ push to curb child online abuse

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The children they hope to protect may never know their names, but survivor leaders Barbie, Trixie and Patricia want their experiences to help make the internet and their…

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ARREST. A police officer holds a document during the arrest of veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. on Saturday, Oct. 24. (PNA Photo/Joan Bondoc)

Cyber libel complaints spark press freedom concerns 

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Press freedom concerns mounted after veteran journalist Philip Lustre Jr. was arrested on a cyberlibel complaint filed against him by lawyer Manases Carpio, while a separate complaint against…

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Read more about the article A year on, Dela Rosa remains at large as P50-million bounty draws scrutiny
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A year on, Dela Rosa remains at large as P50-million bounty draws scrutiny

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Nearly a year has passed since Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa vanished from public view, abandoning his Senate duties while evading an outstanding arrest warrant from the International…

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